Trump: Jerry West to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
PTI, Jun 2, 2019, 12:11 PM IST
Washington: President Donald Trump says that Jerry West, the pro basketball great, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“The Great Jerry West will be receiving our Nation’s highest civilian honor, The Presidential Medal of Freedom, for his outstanding career, both on and off the court,” according to the Trump Saturday night tweet. West, a member of the basketball Hall of Fame who played guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and played college basketball at West Virginia University. No date was announced for the award for the 81-year-old West, who has also worked as a basketball executive.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Bomb disposal squad tackles ‘security incident’ at UK’s Gatwick Airport
Baku climate talks: The ‘X’ factor that could determine future of Global South
India-US ties have strong foundation: White House confident in navigating crisis over Adani bribery charges
PM Modi leaves for home after concluding three-nation visit
China announces new policy measures to protect its exports from Trump’s new tariff threat
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Waqf issue: BJP stages Namma Bhoomi Namma Hakku protest in Bengaluru
Bomb disposal squad tackles ‘security incident’ at UK’s Gatwick Airport
Baba Siddique murder: Man held from Akola, 26th arrest in case
Voting only on caste-basis will hinder social change: CM Siddaramaiah
SC notice to Gyanvapi mosque committee on plea for ASI survey of ‘shivling’ area
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.